Residence
1. The place where one actually lives, which may be different from one's domicile.
2. The act of living somewhere for a period of time. A state may define this length of time and provide certain privileges only to residents of the state.
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary
1) The place where one makes his or her home. (Compare: domicile) 2) In corporation law, a business's state of incorporation.
Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.
August 19, 2010, 5:23 pm